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Mercedes-Benz C-class (W202) AMG C 36vsMercedes-Benz 190 (W201) · Facelift 1988 E 2.5-16 Evolution II

Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.

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Mercedes-Benz C-class (W202)

AMG C 36

280 hp3606 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedSedan1993-1996
VS

Mercedes-Benz 190 (W201) · Facelift 1988

E 2.5-16 Evolution II

235 hp2463 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedSedan1989-1990

Comparison overview

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Mercedes-Benz C-class (W202) AMG C 36

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.7 s
  • Fastest top speed
    260 km/h
    162 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    280 hp
    209 kW
  • Highest torque
    385 Nm
    284 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    179 hp/t
    134 kW/t
    5.6 kg/hp
  • Largest trunk
    430 L
  • Best overall score
    65/100
  • Best performance score
    61/100
  • Best economy score
    0/100
  • Best practicality score
    72/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelMercedes-BenzC-class (W202)AMG C 36Mercedes-Benz190 (W201)Facelift 1988E 2.5-16 Evolution II
Power
280hp209kW
235hp175kW
Torque
385Nm284lb-ft
245Nm181lb-ft
Curb weight
1,560kg3,439lb
1,340kg2,954lb
Gross weight
1,970kg4,343lb
1,840kg4,057lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
66.2s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
69.1s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.7s
7.1s
0-200 km/h
20.7s
Calculated
21.7s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.4s
Calculated
6.8s
Calculated
Fuel consumption city
13.6L/100 km17.3mpg US20.8mpg UK
13.3L/100 km17.7mpg US21.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
8.5L/100 km27.7mpg US33.2mpg UK
7.3L/100 km32.2mpg US38.7mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.6s
Calculated
14.9s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
179hp/t134kW/t81hp/1000 lb
Calculated
175hp/t131kW/t80hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
247Nm/t165lb-ft/ton
Calculated
183Nm/t122lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Displacement
3,606cc220cu in
2,463cc150cu in
Length
4,487mm177in
4,543mm179in
Width
1,720mm68in
1,720mm68in
Height
1,385mm55in
1,342mm53in
Wheelbase
2,690mm106in
2,665mm105in
Front track
1,497mm59in
1,474mm58in
Rear track
1,478mm58in
1,453mm57in
Trunk volume
430L
410L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
62L
70L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.

Mercedes-Benz C-class (W202) AMG C 36Mercedes-Benz 190 (W201) Facelift 1988 E 2.5-16 Evolution IIPowerTorque
  • Mercedes-Benz C-class (W202) AMG C 36: Power / Torque
  • Mercedes-Benz 190 (W201) Facelift 1988 E 2.5-16 Evolution II: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W202)AMG C 365,750 rpm4,000-4,750 rpm6,000 rpm
Mercedes-Benz190 (W201)Facelift 1988E 2.5-16 Evolution II7,200 rpm5,000-6,000 rpm7,450 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricMercedes-BenzC-class (W202)AMG C 36Mercedes-Benz190 (W201)Facelift 1988E 2.5-16 Evolution II
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.4 s
6.8 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.7 s
7.1 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
20.7 s
21.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.7 s
2.8 s
330 ft
101 m
6.7 s
6.9 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.8 s
10.0 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.4 s
12.7 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.6 s
14.9 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
168 km/h
105 mph
166 km/h
103 mph

Power comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W202)AMG C 36
280 hp
209 kW
Mercedes-Benz190 (W201)Facelift 1988E 2.5-16 Evolution II
235 hp
175 kW

Mercedes-Benz C-class (W202) AMG C 36 has 45 hp more than Mercedes-Benz 190 (W201) Facelift 1988 E 2.5-16 Evolution II.

The biggest power difference is between Mercedes-Benz 190 (W201) Facelift 1988 E 2.5-16 Evolution II and Mercedes-Benz C-class (W202) AMG C 36: 45 hp (34 kW).

Torque comparison

Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W202)AMG C 36
385 Nm
284 lb-ft
Mercedes-Benz190 (W201)Facelift 1988E 2.5-16 Evolution II
245 Nm
181 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W202)AMG C 36
1,560 kg
3,439 lb
Mercedes-Benz190 (W201)Facelift 1988E 2.5-16 Evolution II
1,340 kg
2,954 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W202)AMG C 36
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Mercedes-Benz190 (W201)Facelift 1988E 2.5-16 Evolution II
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W202)AMG C 366.7 s
Mercedes-Benz190 (W201)Facelift 1988E 2.5-16 Evolution II7.1 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Mercedes-Benz C-class (W202) AMG C 36 and Mercedes-Benz 190 (W201) Facelift 1988 E 2.5-16 Evolution II: 0.4 s.

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W202)AMG C 36
179 hp/t
134 kW/t
5.6 kg/hp
Mercedes-Benz190 (W201)Facelift 1988E 2.5-16 Evolution II
175 hp/t
131 kW/t
5.7 kg/hp

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W202)AMG C 36
280 hp
209 kW
6.7 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Mercedes-Benz190 (W201)Facelift 1988E 2.5-16 Evolution II
235 hp
175 kW
7.1 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph

Most attractive quadrant

Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.

Chart data table
VehiclePerformance scorePracticality score
Mercedes-BenzC-class (W202)AMG C 36
Power
280 hp
209 kW
0-100 km/h6.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
430 L
15.2 cu ft
Length
4,487 mm
176.7 in
Height
1,385 mm
54.5 in
Mercedes-Benz190 (W201)Facelift 1988E 2.5-16 Evolution II
Power
235 hp
175 kW
0-100 km/h7.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
410 L
14.5 cu ft
Length
4,543 mm
178.9 in
Height
1,342 mm
52.8 in

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleMercedes-BenzC-class (W202)AMG C 36Mercedes-Benz190 (W201)Facelift 1988E 2.5-16 Evolution II
Power
280 hp
209 kW
235 hp
175 kW
Torque
385 Nm
284 lb-ft
245 Nm
181 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.7 s
7.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,560 kg
3,439 lb
1,340 kg
2,954 lb
Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
430 L
15.2 cu ft
Length
4,487 mm
176.7 in
Height
1,385 mm
54.5 in
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
410 L
14.5 cu ft
Length
4,543 mm
178.9 in
Height
1,342 mm
52.8 in
Trunk score
430 L
15.2 cu ft
410 L
14.5 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
179 hp/t
134 kW/t
5.6 kg/hp
175 hp/t
131 kW/t
5.7 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Head-to-head comparisons

Mercedes-Benz C-class (W202) AMG C 36

  • Has 45 hp more
  • Has 140 Nm more
  • Is 0.4 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 4 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 20 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Heaviest

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